Ford Mustang GT vs. Mach 1
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Mustang GT and Ford Mustang Mach 1 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Mustang GT and the Ford Mustang Mach 1.
In comparing the Ford Mustang GT's and the Ford Mustang Mach 1's specifications and ratings, the Ford Mustang GT has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Ford Mustang Mach 1 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Ford Mustang GT and Ford Mustang Mach 1 have the same interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the Ford Mustang GT's and the Ford Mustang Mach 1's specifications and ratings, the Ford Mustang GT is a better car than the Ford Mustang Mach 1.
Pricing: A used 2023 Ford Mustang GT ranges from $34,875 to $46,458 while a used 2023 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is priced between $50,798 to $60,144. For a new model, the Ford Mustang GT's price is between $39,996 and $65,591, with the Ford Mustang Mach 1 priced between $55,233 and $67,234.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Ford Mustang GT and the Ford Mustang Mach 1 both lose 26.2 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Mustang is 8.5 out of 10. Ford Mustang is ranked 1 out of 15 Best Sports Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Ford Mustang is 8.2 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Mustang GT’s base engine makes 450 horsepower, and the Ford Mustang Mach 1 base engine makes 470 horsepower. The GT is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 384 miles. The Mach 1 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 352 miles. This gives the Ford Mustang GT the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Mustang Mach 1. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Mustang has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$39,996 - $65,591
Starting MSRP:
$38,345
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$31,409
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$26,400 - $40,990
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$55,233 - $67,234
Starting MSRP:
$55,570
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$31,409
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$26,400 - $40,990
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$39,736
Price Range:
$34,875 - $46,458
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$39,153
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$30,557 - $51,388
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
40
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
11,734
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$55,066
Price Range:
$50,798 - $60,144
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$39,153
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$30,557 - $51,388
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
40
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
7,282
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Ford Mustang Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Ford Mustang Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Mustang GT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
11
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
7.9 - 14.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Mustang Mach 1
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
11
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
7.9 - 14.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.3 - 5.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.3 - 5.1
Ford Mustang Rankings
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9 out of / 15Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Ford Mustang Trim Levels
EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT Premium, Mach 1
Other Ford Mustang Trim Levels
EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
450 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
410 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.121 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
470 hp @ 7250 rpm
Torque:
410 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.122 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 24 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
240 / 384 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 22 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
224 / 352 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.2 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
82.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.2 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
82.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3730 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
54.3 inches
Length:
188.5 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3868 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
54.3 inches
Length:
188.5 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/40R19
